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Senior Security Analyst - Apex Systems
Security Engineer
Senior Security Analyst responsible for investigating alerts, hunting threats, and operationalizing detection across Elastic SIEM, network, cloud, and endpoint environments while applying strong cybersecurity fundamentals.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate security alerts and incidents using Elastic SIEM, performing root‑cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
- Conduct proactive threat‑hunting campaigns across network, cloud, and endpoint telemetry to uncover hidden adversary activity.
- Develop, tune, and operationalize detection rules and analytics to improve coverage and reduce false positives.
- Collaborate with engineering and cloud teams to integrate security controls and ensure secure configurations.
- Document findings, create incident reports, and present actionable intelligence to stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in security operations, with deep expertise in Elastic SIEM.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and endpoint detection technologies.
- Proven threat‑hunting and incident‑response skills, including malware analysis and log correlation.
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, prioritize multiple investigations, and communicate technical details clearly.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GSEC, AWS Security) are a plus.